Peach Garden @ 33

Went to here for some one's farewell dinner. Ordered the $598 set menu (that's for 10 person only) for 24 persons in advance. At the ground floor lobby, we meet by a waitress from the restaurant who confirm our reservation. The lift ride is a bit shaky.

As we meet the requirement for having private rooms (minimum $60 per person), we are showed to a room (nearest to the lobby) with 2 tables. Oh man! The room is real grand. The first thing we see when step in, is the baby grand piano. There is also bar counter with a few seats in fronts of it. The end of the room, there is also another sofa. But the best of all is the view of Singapore outside. Too it is a bit blur. Could be due to the air con and rain that afternoon. Can see Raffles City and Suntec clearly.

The table setting is a bit different from usual. On your right, there is your cup of chinese tea in saucer with cover, knife (not your usual butter knife, really can cut meat one), long metal spoon (usually in chinese meal use soup spoon, but not in this case) and a pair of chopsticks. On your left, there is fork and wet towel in a saucer. In the middle of the setting, is a white plate on top of a bigger light blue plate. And in the center of the table, we are served a couple of small bowls of pasta salad instead of the usual peanuts.

We start with

北 京 填 鸭Roasted Peking Duck

瑶 柱 玉 碟 扒 中 鲍 翅Braised Baby Superior Shark’s Fin Soup with Conpoy

酱 水 晶 凤 尾 虾 炒 露 笋XO Sauteed Crystal Phoenix Prawn with Asparagus

清 蒸 笋 壳 鱼Steamed Soon Hock Fish with Superior Soya Sauce

花 菇 豆 根 扒 时 蔬Braised Mushroom with Fresh Gluten Puff and Seasonal Green Vegetable

蒜 子 豆 腐 焖 鸭 件Braised Duck with Yam and Whole Garlic

I think this is the worst dish of the whole meal. Meat is tough to bite. And too big piece.

In between meal, we have the following additional dishes, 'cos boss not used to having so few dishes.

Wasabi Prawn and Sauteed Prawn with Salted Egg Yolk.

Between the 2, I felt the Sauteed Prawn with Salted Egg Yolk is better as it is more crunchy and easier to eat as it is smaller.

Roasted Chicken

I like the crispy skin and the crispy bits that come with the roasted chicken. Very nice. Wish to have more of the skin.

After that we continue with the Stewed Vermicelli with Shredded Chicken, Salted Fish and Bean Sprout (咸 鱼 银 芽 鸡 丝 焖 米 粉). Normal. Look plain vermicelli with bean sprout and bits of salted fish. Someone remarked that it taste like the vermicelli which is usually found during breakfast in the food court near our office.

Lastly we finished with Chilled Black Glutinous Rice with Sea Coconut (黑 糯 米 海 底 椰). It is a bowl of black glutinous rice with sea coconut and top with a scoop of ice cream. Mmmm.

Only complaint is that the first few dishes are being served a bit slow. Overall everyone like the food here very much. A few cannot finish the last few dishes.

Peach Garden @ 33
Address: 65 Chulia Street, #33-01 OCBC Centre, Singapore 049513
Tel: 6535 7833
Fax: 6532 6733
Operating Hours:
Mon - Sat: 11.30am - 2.30pm, 6pm - 10pm
Sun and PH: 10.30pm - 3pm, 6pm - 10pm
Website: http://www.peachgarden.com.sg/index2.html